Black Swan | Pub & Restaurant

Black Swan   

1048 Bedford Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11205

(718) 783 - 4744

            This little hidden gem has been around for years! From what I’ve garnered, they’ve gone through a multitude of managers and it’s typically a hit; however, there are times when it’s a miss. My cousin and her boyfriend invited me, its historically one of their go to brunch spots. They don’t offer a bottomless boozy brunch option, but $7 for an incredibly strong Bellini or Mimosa isn’t too bad.

            The food menu is no incredibly vase, but if you venture to brunch for everything that isn’t typical breakfast the only items that stand out are the Rum French Toast, Chicken and Waffles, or the Mac & Cheese (option to add lobster). We all ordered the Rum French Toast with a side of scrambled eggs.

Rum French Toast

The French toast was made with croissants, topped with caramel, bananas and a side of bacon. The bacon addition adds a nice savory taste to the sweetness of the caramel. My side of scrambled eggs was cold and bland, even after adding salt. The overall meal was decent, probably because I was starving. 

            The most enjoyable part of the meal was the drinks. We had two rounds of Mimosas and Bellini’s, which were 90% champagne. That makes for a good brunch any day! 

            The ambiance matched the gloomy weather outside. The entire décor is black with extremely dim lighting. The benches are low to the ground and the tables are kind of narrow. I felt like we were sitting in some type of medieval parlor. Feel free not to dress up; a lot of patrons were dressed casual and comfortable with sweat pants and hoodies. 

            Overall the service was good. We didn’t have to wait at all to be seated, although I was told it isn’t typically the case. Our waiter was very attentive, he replaced the cold items promptly and made sure to check on us and take away dirty dishes quickly. One thing I noted, though was that he wasn’t very knowledgeable about the menu, not sure if he was new but he described the French toast as being made “pancake style,” not even sure what that means.

            Great company, a full belly and strong drinks make for a happy bruncher! If you're local to the area and need a quick bite, this is a decent restaurant. For a boozier and tastier brunch deal check out some of the other places I’ve reviewed!

Bottomless 0

Food 3

Service 4

Overall Experience 2.3

XOXO,

Brunch Chic